Description
Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat-Based Pilates (QFC):
£999 – 11 Day Course (Plus Assessment Day)
Primary Outcome
The primary outcome of the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat-Based Pilates (QCF) is to prepare you to enter the specific sector of health and fitness instructing as a Pilates instructor.
Overview
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Mat-Based Pilates (QCF) is a vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a Pilates instructor. This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and will support you to gain employment as a Pilates instructor, as the units contained in this qualification over all the skills and knowledge required for this role. There are no formal entry requirements to undertake this qualification.
This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a Pilates instructor including mandatory units covering the following: anatomy and physiology for exercise and health, principles of exercise, fitness and health, supporting clients who take part in exercise and physical activity, health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment, principles of mat-based Pilates, programming mat-based Pilates and instructing mat-based Pilates. There are no optional units.
Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the underpinning science and principles which underpin safe exercise, and the principles of Pilates. You will learn how to support your clients; you will also develop a range of technical skills enabling you to programme and instruct Pilates to groups and individual clients. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients.
What could this qualification lead to?
This qualification will prepare you for employment as a Pilates instructor. You will also be eligible to join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) as a Pilates instructor. Career opportunities as a Pilates instructor exist in a variety of contexts, including:
– Working at a leisure centre or private health club
– Freelance as an instructor providing individual and group Pilates sessions
– Working independently/Self-employed/Mobile/Home-based settings.
Who supports this qualification?
This qualification is based on the relevant National Occupational Standards and is recognised by one of the UK’s leading professional associations for exercise and fitness, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) for preparing learners for employment as a Pilates instructor.
Qualification Structure
Mandatory Group – from this group you’ll need to cover a minimum of 7 units and earn a minimum of 37 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| UV20523 | Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity | 2 | 2 |
| UV20524 | Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment | 2 | 2 |
| UV20525 | Principles of exercise, fitness and health | 2 | 4 |
| UV30536 | Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health | 3 | 6 |
| UV31498 | Principles of mat-based Pilates | 3 | 4 |
| UV31499 | Programming mat-based Pilates | 3 | 9 |
| UV31500 | Instructing mat-based Pilates | 3 | 10 |
Testimonials
Aimee Ishmael
“I did the Pilates course with Alpha Training NI. I wouldn’t go anywhere else as the quality of teaching here is so high. Each tutor is so knowledgable, full of banter and extremely helpful. Lovely team of people. I have now been teaching pilates for a year and gotten many… opportunities such as becoming a Neilpilates teacher, and numerous offers to teach classes Endless opportunities and fantastic experiences. Thank you Alpha ❤” Read more “Aimee Ishmael”
Carolyn Megaw
“In the summer of 2018 I decided that I wanted to go in a completely different life direction and Pilates was going to be it. I contacted Emma at Alpha to enquire about the VTCT Level 3 Mat-Based Pilates Course that was starting in September. Emma was so helpful and… sent me all the information regarding this course, and was really encouraging. I hadn’t studied or done anything new in 27 years, so before signing up I had a few wobbles, again Emma was there for me, encouraging me and putting my mind at ease that Alpha would be there for me every step of the way!
So on Saturday 8th September I arrived at Alpha Training to start my Anatomy & Physiology, and I honestly have never come across anyone who knows her stuff more than Emma!! After passing my Anatomy & Physiology with flying colours it was onto 6 weeks of Pilates with Michelle from Neilpilates. I was so out of my comfort zone, especially standing up in front of everyone practising routines but I went from the 1st week being petrified and by the 3rd and 4th week I was standing up in front of the class with confidence putting into practice everything I had been taught. Michelle set up a Whatsapp group for us all, and we were literally there for each other every minute of every day!
I’m not going to lie, it was hard work but was it worth it, OMG yes!!
It has changed my life in so many ways. It has given me self-confidence and self-esteem that I never thought possible. One of the most important things for me was, I have 2 teenage daughters and I wanted to show them that it is never too late to start something new and change your life and if you work hard enough you can achieve anything. My girls are so proud of me and that for me is worth every second of all the studying and hard work that goes into this course.
I now have 2 fully booked classes & have met girls that will be friends for life! You will get some of the most broken people coming through your door & sometimes you are their last resort to relieve their discomfort & pain and to be able to help them is so rewarding.
Then in May Alpha advertised their VTCT Level 3 in designing Physical Activity programmes for Antenatal & Postnatal Clients and I thought this is another exciting opportunity that I didn’t want to miss. Again Emma was at the other end of the phone, encouraging me to come along. So on 8th May I headed back to Alpha a lot less nervous than before. When I thought the training couldn’t get any better at Alpha, along came Shane Glennon. Shane is one of the most interesting and knowledgeable people I know, he made the Antenatal & Postnatal course so amazingly interesting that I could have listened for hours!
So in 6 months I achieved ALL of this, I could not be more proud of myself and proud of Alpha.” Read more “Carolyn Megaw”
Jemma Robbins
“I started my journey with Alpha Training NI as an established Fitness professional and gym owner, and i was looking into expanding into Sports Massage. I started the intensive 2 week L3 Sports Massage course in October 2017, and swiftly followed it up with the Strapping and Taping course, the… L3 Tutor and Assessor qualification and the L3 Pilates course. I literally keep going back for more.
All the courses i have attended have been taken by knowledgable, professional and down to earth tutors who make it their mission to make sure the course content is fully absorbed and understood by every single student. There is a big emphasis on applying the theoretical into practical applications, more so than any other course i have taken previously (L2 Gym L2 ETM, L3 Personal Trainer along with CPD Skills based courses such as Kettlebells and Group Exercise Qualifications) and this is what sets Alpha apart from other providers.
Not only have i successfully completed and passed each course i have undertaken: i have progressed to being a tutor and assessor myself for them, and have made many friends along the way. The skills i have learnt have enabled me to grow myself AND my business to a higher standard and for that i will always be grateful.” Read more “Jemma Robbins”
